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ParamountCartoons · 10-02-2019, 11:11 PM

Chicken Run First Pressing- Would get the fancy DTS-ES 6.1 in the future

Star Wars Episode II Attack of the Clones- despite being a prequel, it feels like a collector's item since mine was the first DVD release

Not so much a give up as it is a misplace somewhere- Toy Story 2- with the logo plastering and one of my favorite "outtakes" being removed (only because I wanted to see a Toy Story 3 soon). Plus where in the world is the Blu-ray does it have any THX certification? I also misplaced a DVD of the first Toy Story as well.

What is yours?

Cremildo · 10-02-2019, 11:18 PM

So many Special Edition DVDs had better packaging than the current Blu-rays. I regret donating or selling them.

CSM101 · 10-02-2019, 11:22 PM

Dawn of the Dead Ultimate Edition. Hopefully I can rectify this error with the Second Sight coming next year. My Black Cauldron dvd. There’s many more but those are the first two that came to mind.

MOONPHASE · 10-03-2019, 12:48 AM

I have quite a few, but my main ones are Aniplex titles released by other studios like Funimation, ADV Films, Sentai Filmworks and Bandai.

I did not know when I sold some of mine that they would become so collectible for Aniplex Of America not willing to re-license most of them. Nor did I know that if they did they would cost like double the amount or even triple. Before Aniplex Of America came to be, I just assumed that those shows could get re-licensed and released on Blu-ray or even just DVD again in a more shelf-saving release.

I had the Complete Series Set of Baccano on DVD for an example but sold it when I found out that it was coming to Blu-ray. But couldn’t afford to Blu-ray since it cost a lot more. Now I got nothing.

Takeshi666 · 10-04-2019, 04:00 PM

The German X-Rated Kult DVD of Caligula II.

The movie was freaking awful but I loved the representation.

8traxrule · 10-15-2019, 05:46 AM

This is why I never get rid of ANYTHING.

milo bloom · 10-17-2019, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ParamountCartoons

Chicken Run First Pressing- Would get the fancy DTS-ES 6.1 in the future

Star Wars Episode II Attack of the Clones- despite being a prequel, it feels like a collector's item since mine was the first DVD release

Not so much a give up as it is a misplace somewhere- Toy Story 2- with the logo plastering and one of my favorite "outtakes" being removed (only because I wanted to see a Toy Story 3 soon). Plus where in the world is the Blu-ray does it have any THX certification? I also misplaced a DVD of the first Toy Story as well.

What is yours?

What's on the first Chicken Run release? I might have that.
And for Toy Story 2 are you talking about the outtake with Pete the Prospector telling the two Barbies he can get them jobs?

recS-12 · 10-17-2019, 10:09 PM

Zero. I never “upgraded” to BD if it didn’t have a superior PQ & AQ presentation. Or else what’s the point?

4000dvds2many · 10-17-2019, 10:20 PM

I sold a TON of Blu-Rays and DVDs, like probably between 1,500-2,000, while I was in the throes of an active addiction problem. It could have been a lot worse, I suppose. I could have continued using and lost my whole collection. Anyway, obviously I regret getting rid of those. And I swear...practically every time I decide I want one of those movies back and I start checking out prices online, the sumb****es are out-of-print and commanding prices of $100+, while the movies I decided to keep are worthless. Serves me right.

TheSpruceMoose · 10-17-2019, 11:06 PM

I once sold a bunch of seasons of The Shield for cash just so I could get some extra cash towards buying Bioshock. A little while after I had an itch to rewatch the show and of course couldn't.

I also had a special edition dvd of Saw, which had a dope ass cover that had pockets of blood that floated around if you titled the dvd case.

4000dvds2many · 10-17-2019, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSpruceMoose

I also had a special edition dvd of Saw, which had a dope ass cover that had pockets of blood that floated around if you titled the dvd case.

I had that, too. The liquid inside dried up after a while and got nasty, so you're not missing anything.

rexcrk · 10-18-2019, 12:33 AM

Nothing that I can think of off the top of my head, really.

I typically don’t get rid of anything unless I’m REALLY sure that I don’t want it anymore.

IntelliVolume · 10-18-2019, 12:59 AM

Exorcist III.

Compared to Scream Factory's Blu-ray release, the DVD's remastered Dolby Digital 5.1 surround track was significantly more aggressive and directional.

Regret that I sold it with a bunch of other DVDs-replaced-by-Blus rather recently...

IntelliVolume · 10-18-2019, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSpruceMoose

I once sold a bunch of seasons of The Shield for cash just so I could get some extra cash towards buying Bioshock. A little while after I had an itch to rewatch the show and of course couldn't.

I also had a special edition dvd of Saw, which had a dope ass cover that had pockets of blood that floated around if you titled the dvd case.

I have a DVD copy of The Hills Have Eyes with the blood packet slipcase...the "fluid" in there hasn't dried out after all these years!

Rzzzz · 10-18-2019, 01:22 AM

None. I never give up a dvd I like until a better release comes along. And sometimes I still hang on to the dvd if it has different extras,....

Trekkie313 · 10-18-2019, 03:27 AM

A bootleg copy of Criterion's Videodrome. My father bought it for me off Ebay in 2007 for Christmas because he didn't know any better.

I later got the official release just months before CC announced the Blu-ray release.

jazzontherocks · 01-04-2020, 01:25 AM

The Gold Collection edition of Robin Hood (Disney). It's becoming super rare these days.

milo bloom · 01-06-2020, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jazzontherocks

The Gold Collection edition of Robin Hood (Disney). It's becoming super rare these days.

I believe that's the one I have, what's special about it?

tks

meremortal · 01-06-2020, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4000dvds2many

I sold a TON of Blu-Rays and DVDs, like probably between 1,500-2,000, while I was in the throes of an active addiction problem. It could have been a lot worse, I suppose. I could have continued using and lost my whole collection. Anyway, obviously I regret getting rid of those. And I swear...practically every time I decide I want one of those movies back and I start checking out prices online, the sumb****es are out-of-print and commanding prices of $100+, while the movies I decided to keep are worthless. Serves me right.

With around 8500 movies, that still sounds like an 'active addiction.'

At least you're self-aware about it with your username.

voltz · 01-28-2020, 07:18 AM

I'm sitting here, head in hands because years ago I wanted to help my parents out by letting them have my previous DVD copies as I either upgraded to a better edition, or picked up the blu-ray. Not just the packaging, but those 5.1 audio tracks on some, plus I just started having an interest again in 4:3 and fold out cases.

10-02-2019, 11:11 PM	#1
ParamountCartoons Active Member Member since:Nov 2018	DVDs you wished you never gave up Chicken Run First Pressing- Would get the fancy DTS-ES 6.1 in the future Star Wars Episode II Attack of the Clones- despite being a prequel, it feels like a collector's item since mine was the first DVD release Not so much a give up as it is a misplace somewhere- Toy Story 2- with the logo plastering and one of my favorite "outtakes" being removed (only because I wanted to see a Toy Story 3 soon). Plus where in the world is the Blu-ray does it have any THX certification? I also misplaced a DVD of the first Toy Story as well. What is yours?

10-17-2019, 10:20 PM	#9
4000dvds2many Contributor Top contributor Member since:Aug 2010 4K collection:825 Blu-ray collection:10647 DVD collection:3271 Prime collection:9 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:277	I sold a TON of Blu-Rays and DVDs, like probably between 1,500-2,000, while I was in the throes of an active addiction problem. It could have been a lot worse, I suppose. I could have continued using and lost my whole collection. Anyway, obviously I regret getting rid of those. And I swear...practically every time I decide I want one of those movies back and I start checking out prices online, the sumb***es are out-of-print and commanding prices of $100+, while the movies I decided to keep are worthless. Serves me right. Last edited by 4000dvds2many; 10-17-2019 at 10:42 PM.*

10-02-2019, 11:18 PM	#2
Cremildo Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Brazil 4K collection:165 Blu-ray collection:1049 Trading Score:51	So many Special Edition DVDs had better packaging than the current Blu-rays. I regret donating or selling them.

10-02-2019, 11:22 PM	#3
CSM101 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2012 4K collection:1693 Blu-ray collection:5447 DVD collection:507 Digital collection:8 iTunes collection:20 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 14 Trading Score:5	Dawn of the Dead Ultimate Edition. Hopefully I can rectify this error with the Second Sight coming next year. My Black Cauldron dvd. There’s many more but those are the first two that came to mind.

10-03-2019, 12:48 AM	#4
MOONPHASE Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:California 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:520 DVD collection:820 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:29	I have quite a few, but my main ones are Aniplex titles released by other studios like Funimation, ADV Films, Sentai Filmworks and Bandai. I did not know when I sold some of mine that they would become so collectible for Aniplex Of America not willing to re-license most of them. Nor did I know that if they did they would cost like double the amount or even triple. Before Aniplex Of America came to be, I just assumed that those shows could get re-licensed and released on Blu-ray or even just DVD again in a more shelf-saving release. I had the Complete Series Set of Baccano on DVD for an example but sold it when I found out that it was coming to Blu-ray. But couldn’t afford to Blu-ray since it cost a lot more. Now I got nothing.

10-04-2019, 04:00 PM	#5
Takeshi666 Power Member Member since:Oct 2011 Location:Suomi Finland Perkele 4K collection:34 Blu-ray collection:373 DVD collection:75	The German X-Rated Kult DVD of Caligula II. The movie was freaking awful but I loved the representation.

10-15-2019, 05:46 AM	#6
8traxrule Power Member Member since:Jul 2009 Blu-ray collection:1	This is why I never get rid of ANYTHING.

10-17-2019, 10:09 PM	#8
recS-12 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Tucson, Az USA 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:1373 DVD collection:257 MA collection:286 Digital collection:175 iTunes collection:269 Trading Score:75	Zero. I never “upgraded” to BD if it didn’t have a superior PQ & AQ presentation. Or else what’s the point?

10-17-2019, 11:06 PM	#10
TheSpruceMoose Expert Member Member since:Jun 2019	I once sold a bunch of seasons of The Shield for cash just so I could get some extra cash towards buying Bioshock. A little while after I had an itch to rewatch the show and of course couldn't. I also had a special edition dvd of Saw, which had a dope ass cover that had pockets of blood that floated around if you titled the dvd case.

10-18-2019, 12:33 AM	#12
rexcrk Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2010 4K collection:263 Blu-ray collection:583 DVD collection:235	Nothing that I can think of off the top of my head, really. I typically don’t get rid of anything unless I’m REALLY sure that I don’t want it anymore.

10-18-2019, 12:59 AM	#13
IntelliVolume Banned Member since:May 2016	*Exorcist III*. Compared to Scream Factory's Blu-ray release, the DVD's remastered Dolby Digital 5.1 surround track was significantly more aggressive and directional. Regret that I sold it with a bunch of other DVDs-replaced-by-Blus rather recently...

10-18-2019, 01:22 AM	#15
Rzzzz Banned Member since:Nov 2016 Location:Behind enemy lines 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:1414 DVD collection:535 Blu-ray reviews: 6	None. I never give up a dvd I like until a better release comes along. And sometimes I still hang on to the dvd if it has different extras,....

10-18-2019, 03:27 AM	#16
Trekkie313 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:206 Blu-ray collection:1650 DVD collection:547 Digital collection:156 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:59	A bootleg copy of Criterion's Videodrome. My father bought it for me off Ebay in 2007 for Christmas because he didn't know any better. I later got the official release just months before CC announced the Blu-ray release.

01-04-2020, 01:25 AM	#17
jazzontherocks Active Member Member since:Jan 2018 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:47 DVD collection:158	The Gold Collection edition of Robin Hood (Disney). It's becoming super rare these days.

01-28-2020, 07:18 AM	#20
voltz Expert Member Member since:Dec 2012	I'm sitting here, head in hands because years ago I wanted to help my parents out by letting them have my previous DVD copies as I either upgraded to a better edition, or picked up the blu-ray. Not just the packaging, but those 5.1 audio tracks on some, plus I just started having an interest again in 4:3 and fold out cases.

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